**The ship landed smoothly in the underground bay at headquarters. Metal doors sealed shut above them. Kael stood in the control room with Lirael and the turtle demon beside him. Shambhrājiṇī floated near the main screen.**
**"The ship is yours now," Shambhrājiṇī said. "But your bloodlines remain locked. You need the ancestor ritual."**
**Kael nodded. "Explain everything. I want to understand it completely before I start."**
**Shambhrājiṇī waved her hand. Three geometric patterns appeared on the screen, one after another. "You will need three sacred diagrams. Each one serves a different purpose in the ritual."**
**Lirael stepped closer to look. "Three different patterns?"**
**"Yes," Shambhrājiṇī replied. "The first is the Ancestor diagram. This is your main tool."**
**The screen showed the first pattern:**
```
(Bindu - center point)
•
/ \ / \
/ \ / \
/_____\ /_____\
\ / \ /
\ / \ /
\_/ \_/
(Triangles within circle)
```
**Shambhrājiṇī explained, "The center dot is called the bindu. It represents the seat of your ancestors. The triangles show balance between male and female energies, earthly and divine powers. The circle represents the continuity of your bloodline."**
**Kael studied it carefully. "I draw this with my blood?"**
**"Yes," Shambhrājiṇī said. "A single drop is enough. Draw it on clean white cloth or paper. The geometric shape must be precise."**
**Lirael asked, "What's the second diagram?"**
**Shambhrājiṇī changed the screen. A new pattern appeared:**
```
+-------------------+
| [ • • ] |
| [ • • ] |
| [ • • ] |
+-------------------+
```
**"This is the death pattern," Shambhrājiṇī said. "Yama is the guardian of the ancestor realm. This square with four gates represents stability and earthly order. The dots inside are guardians at four directions."**
**Kael asked, " why do I need to do this?"**
**"You must ask permission to contact ancestors, and ask about clan goddess? ," Shambhrājiṇī replied. " Clan goddess can unlock the seal of bloodine and yantra - force death authority controls that gate. Draw this pattern before you start each session. It shows respect to the guardian."**
**Kael nodded. "And the third?"**
**Shambhrājiṇī showed the final pattern:**
```
(Outer Circle)
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
O O
O / \ O
O / \ O
O /_____\ O
O O
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
```
**"This is the fire pattern," she said. "Agni means fire. The outer circle is the cosmic boundary. The triangle inside represents the fire element. Fire carries your offerings to the ancestors."**
**Kael asked, "So I use this when I make offerings?"**
**"Yes," Shambhrājiṇī said. " Yagya with woodss of sandalwood and earth deep pit desert fire will act as a messenger, carrying your intent to the ancestral plane."**
**Lirael crossed her arms. "Three diagrams. That's a lot to remember."**
**Shambhrājiṇī replied, "Practice makes it natural. After a few days, you will memorize them."**
**Kael asked, "Walk me through the full process. What do I do each day?"**
**Shambhrājiṇī nodded. "You will practice for 108 days. Two sessions each day."**
**"First session: early morning mediation," she said. "Wake before sunrise, around 4 to 5 AM. That time has pure energy for spiritual work."**
**Kael listened carefully.**
**"Draw the death pattern first," Shambhrājiṇī continued. "Ask permission to call your ancestors. Then draw the Ancestor Yantra with your blood. Sit facing it. Focus your mind. Speak clearly: 'I seek permission from my ancestors to awaken my bloodline.'"**
**Lirael asked, "How long should he sit?"**
**"At least 15 minutes," Shambhrājiṇī said. "Longer is better, but consistency matters more than duration."**
**Kael nodded. "And the second session?"**
**"Moon Night Sadhana," Shambhrājiṋī replied. "Practice every night when the moon is visible, especially on full moon nights. The moon strengthens bloodline connections for serpent and lunar powers."**
**"For this session," she continued, "draw all three patterns. Place the fire pattern first with a small lamp. Then the death pattern for permission. Finally, the Ancestor pattern as your main focus."**
**Kael asked, "Do I need to say anything different at night?"**
**"Add one line," Shambhrājiṇī said. "After asking for permission, say: 'I honor the moon's blessing on my bloodline.'"**
**Lirael said, "That's a lot of work every day."**
**Kael replied, "If it unlocks my power, it's worth it."**
**Shambhrājiṇī added, "One important rule: always use your own blood. Never use animal blood or ink. Your genetic code is the key."**
****
**Kael looked at the three patterns on the screen again. "I need to practice drawing these accurately."**
**Shambhrājiṇī said, "Start with pencil and paper first. Master the shapes. Then switch to blood once you're confident."**
**Kael asked, "What will happen after 108 days?"**
**"If your ancestors accept you," Shambhrājiṇī replied, "your bloodlines will begin activating. You'll feel changes in your body. New instincts. Stronger energy control. Maybe even visions or dreams from ancestors."**
**Lirael asked, "What if they don't accept him?"**
**Shambhrājiṇī said simply, "Then he continues until they do. But based on his blood scan, I believe they will respond."**
**Kael clenched his fist. "I'll start tomorrow morning. Brahma Muhurta at 4 AM."**
**Lirael said, "I'll help you prepare the ritual space."**
**Shambhrājiṇī's third eye blinked once. "Remember, Kael. Approach with respect, not pride. Your ancestors will feel your intent. Be humble and sincere."**
**Kael nodded. "Understood."**
**The screen faded. The ship's lights dimmed to a soft glow. Kael walked toward the exit with Lirael. The turtle demon followed silently.**
**As they left the ship, Kael looked back once. Shambhrājiṇī stood in the control room like a guardian statue.**